After the darkest year yet I am once again in writing mood, and what a mood! I guess somethig good really can come out of something bad after all. After rebooting musically from a year of creative vacuum there is a fresh hunger and optimism.

The 6 songs completed so far are harder and faster and with more of an attitude again, some of the songs sound like taken from the first album. After reading a book about deciphering and reading the language of runestones I really got some lyrical inspiration too!

I must say that it hasn't been this rewarding and promising for many years to write for a new album, without being carried away too far.The future plan is to concentrate on writing, re-writing and rehearsing for the new album, being sure it is as good as it can and not re-using too many patterns. All songs will be in english this time.

We are just to begin rehearsing once again after a 2 year break and I can't wait to put Mathias through some tests and find out the speed limit of Karsten.

Comments guitarist Stefan Weinerhall: "So now the mix and mastering is done for 'Black Moon Rising'.

"After having a break from the studio and then returning, my first impression was: 'Was it that much double bass drums?' I'm sure this album will compete with 'Northwind' as being my favourite album though they are not alike. The last album entirely in Swedish was really rewarding to do, but I must admit it's always great to be back where you feel you belong!

01. Locust Swarm02. Halls and Chambers03. Black Moon Rising04. Scoundrel and the Squire05. Wasteland06. In Ruins07. At The Jester's Ball08. There's a Crow on the Barrow09. Dawning of a Sombre Age10. Age of Runes11. The Priory

01. Locust Swarm02. Halls And Chambers03. Black Moon Rising04. Scoundrel And The Squire05. Wasteland06. In Ruins07. At The Jester's Ball08. There's A Crow On The Barrow09. Dawning Of A Sombre Age10. Age Of Runes11. The Priory